New threats emerge as Eagles offense evolves

by JasonB on Oct 11, 2009 6:30 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

So far this season, the Eagles' offense has seemingly found a new weapon to step up and have a big game every week. Today, it was rookie WR Jeremy Maclin's turn. In just his second career start Maclin hauled in 6 passes for 147 yards and 2 TDs. Maclin became the first Eagle rookie ever to have two 40-plus-yard receiving TDs in the same game. He had success both over the middle and down the field showing great speed and a good ability to adjust to the ball while it's in the air. Maclin's breakout performance is just another in a line of players staking their claim as the Eagles' top threat.

In this young season TE Brent Celek has posted a pair of 100+ yard games. Kevin Kolb has had two 300+ yard passing performances. Desean Jackson has had three TDs of 60+ yards in three straight games to start the year. McNabb has thrown for 5 TDs and just one pick in basically a game and a half. In his first career start RB LeSean McCoy ran for 84 yards on 20 carries and a TD. Jason Avant had a 7 catch, 79 yard, 1 TD game against the Saints.

Every week it seems like a new guy steps up as a playmaker for this offense. That speaks to the depth of this team now as well as it's bright future.

Interestingly enough, there's one obvious name missing from that list of guys who've had big games so far this year... Brian Westbrook. #36 scored his first TD of the year today in what was an otherwise ineffective game from him. While injuries have played a part in his slow start, Westbrook hasn't been anywhere near his old self so far this year. The good thing is, it appears the days of the Eagles needing a healthy and productive Westbrook to be successful are over.

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I was really thrilled to see Maclin play well today. we are good hands with mac and jac!

by eaglesinmd on Oct 11, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Westbrook is still a crucial part of the offense

It’s just that we have weapons in addition to him now. Which is nice.

by cwel87 on Oct 11, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

Westy!!

Yeah man, I’m not ready to give up on him either. The team just hasn’t been forced to get him involved like in the past.

Once the need arises, Westbrook will deliver.

by Tamago3 on Oct 11, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Maclin looked great

he looks like hes finally getting a grip on the offense. also, is it just me, or is anyone else bored of seeing mccoy run it up the middle in the “wildcat”? Vick looked pretty good at the end of the 4th quarter, and i want to see more of him.

In 20 We Trust

by Lyons81 on Oct 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

he bumped it to the outside once which was pretty nice, or was that just a standard run play, i can’t remember, but yeah i agree

Two thirds of the earth are covered by water, the other third is covered by Dawkins

by greeninireland on Oct 11, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

the mac and jac attack

…patent pending

Weapon X eats babies for breakfast.

by immynimmy on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

DMac to JMac and DJax

In 20 We Trust

by Lyons81 on Oct 11, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

also mcnabb was on the money all day today. especially the throw on maclin’s second td was outstanding

by eaglesinmd on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

everybody in our section thought it was djax who caught the first td

hard to tell the 0 from the 8

Brent Celek is the man

by 700 Level on Oct 11, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

I did the same thing at the bar watching the game

The combo of the 18 vs 10 thing and the fact that I had assumed it would be Jackson making long catches had me for a few seconds till I realized it was Maclin.

by Balagast on Oct 12, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions

why does pretty much everyone who’s commented on here have signatures about dawkins…. the guys not on our team anymore.. i love him still but what about choosing someone who’s on our team..

http://www.libertyballers.com/

by Remis on Oct 11, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

How about that Dawkins?

Broncos get another big win today… Eagles and Broncos Superbowl, anyone?

"When Dawkins hits you, you stay hit."
-Troy Vincent

by Tamago3 on Oct 11, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

says the guy whose signature pimps a cowboys fan's blog.

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on Oct 11, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions